Golden Husk
"Physalis philadelphica
HOW TO GROW TOMATILLO
Sow 4-6 seeds per inch, 6-8 weeks before transplanting out (1-2 weeks later than tomatoes). Transplant after danger of frost and grow without support. Can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves. Plants grow large if unpruned, space 2-3' apart. Strong light and cooler temperatures 60-70°F prevent plants from getting leggy. Harvest when the fruit is plump and papery husk splits. Ripe fruits will pull easily from the plant. Fruits store 2-4 weeks at 45°F (7°C). Tomatillo plants are susceptible to early blight, anthracnose, late blight, and tobacco mosaic virus, among other diseases. Take care to rotate crops in your garden and remove diseased plants promptly. Soil pH 4.3-6.6. Hardiness zones 4. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 18,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 50%. Usual seed life: 4–6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 800 feet to 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 6-14
Plant Spacing 2-3’
Row Spacing 4-6’
Days To Maturity 85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 18,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 50%. Usual seed life: 4–6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 800 feet to 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 6-14
Plant Spacing 2-3’
Row Spacing 4-6’
Days To Maturity 85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 30 Seeds$4.10
- 300 Seeds$15.50
These prolific tomatillos are a key ingredient for the most delicious salsa verde! Because of their abundance in the garden, a few tomatillos often inevitably get left in the beds, and self-seed for years to come! Tags: Color: Gold, Size: Small, Shape: Round, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Season: Summer.
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These prolific tomatillos are a key ingredient for the most delicious salsa verde! Because of their abundance in the garden, a few tomatillos often inevitably get left in the beds, and self-seed for years to come! Tags: Color: Gold, Size: Small, Shape: Round, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Season: Summer.
The wild tomatillo and related plants are found everywhere in the Americas except in the far north, with the highest diversity in Mexico. In 2017, scientists reported on their discovery and analysis of a fossil tomatillo found in the Patagonian region of Argentina, dated to 52 million years B.P. The finding has pushed back the earliest appearance of the Solanaceae plant family of which the tomatillos are one genus. Tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico before the coming of Europeans, and played an important part in the culture of the Maya and the Aztecs, more important than the tomato. The specific name philadelphica dates from the 18th century. Delicious tomatillo recipes.
Companions: basil, mint, chives, sage, parsley, garlic
Inhibitors: Potatoes, eggplant, and corn all attract insects that will also eat tomatillos.
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Feral Farm
Certified Organic by CCOF
Seed grower since 2015
I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic."
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